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Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Overland: Forests & Wildlife Spotting

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15 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
22 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 39 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Challenging
Demands good physical fitness and stamina for more intense or extended activities.
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Highlights

Explore the Masai Mara National Reserve in 4x4 safari vans.

Admire mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.

Search for chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest.

Take your pick of outdoor activities in Jinja

Itinerary

Let your curiosity guide you on the Kenya & Uganda Gorilla Overland: Forests & Wildlife Spotting tour, a 15-day exploration crafted for intrepid young travelers. Starting and ending in Nairobi, this adventure takes you from the vast savannahs of the Masai Mara to the dense forests of Uganda. Track chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest and follow expert guides deep into the wilderness for a face-to-face encounter with endangered mountain gorillas—the highlight of this journey. Along the way, enjoy group camaraderie, comfortable accommodations, and seamless transport. The tour’s standout feature is the rare privilege of observing both gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats, making it a must-book package for animal lovers and adventure seekers alike.

day 1Nairobi

Arrive at any time.
Prepare for tomorrow’s early morning by checking out the hotel bar with your newest friends. Travelling can take a lot out of you so sit back, fill those food and drink needs, and spend a chill night becoming familiar with your group and CEO.

Accomodation
The Heron Hotel Nairobi (or similar)
Included Activities
Connect With New Friends, Meet Your CEO and Group Duration : 1.0 hr
Optional Activities
The Carnivore Restaurant Feast on a range of familiar and exotic meats roasted over an open flame barbecue pit. Ever wanted to try ostrich or crocodile? Here's your chance to do so (at a world-renowned restaurant, at that). Price includes the price of a meal (without a beverage) and hotel pick-up., Bomas of Kenya Tour This tour gives you a glimpse into the life of 42 different tribes of the country that make up Kenya's rich culture. Get a better understanding of village life by visiting homesteads and enjoy a display and sounds of folk dances performed. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included., Railway Museum Adjacent to the Nairobi railway station, this museum contains exhibits from the East African Railways opened in 1971. , National Museum Take a stroll through this museum to get a better understanding of Kenya's rich heritage through a range of cultural and natural-history exhibits. Learn more about the region's bird population at the Birds of East Africa exhibit, a huge gallery of at least 900 stuffed specimens. Get a refreshing take on Kenyan history counterpoint to colonial historiographies at the Historia Ya Kenya display. Entrance fee and hotel pick-up included. , Karen Blixen Museum Converted from the former home of pioneer coffee farmer and acclaimed writer Karen Blixen, this museum provides visitors insight into life of a Danish settler in pre-Independence Kenya. Take a walk through the home, and magnificent gardens that provide a stunning view of the Ngong hills. Hotel pick-up and entrance fee included.

day 2Nairobi/Masai Mara

day 3Masai Mara

day 4Masai Mara/Lake Nakuru National Park

day 5Lake Nakuru National Park/Eldoret

day 6Eldoret/Kampala

day 7Kampala/Lake Bunyonyi

day 8Gorilla Trek

day 9Lake Bunyonyi

day 10Lake Bunyonyi/Kalinzu Forest Reserve

day 11Kalinzu Forest Reserve/Lake Mburo National Park

day 12Lake Mburo National Park/Jinja

day 13Jinja

day 14Jinja/Eldoret

day 15Eldoret/Nairobi

What's Included

Accommodation
Basic hotel (1 nt, single or twin-share), permanent tented camp (2 nts), participation camping (11 nts).
Meals
13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 10 dinners
Note: Allow USD150-195 for meals not included.
Transport
7-seat 4x4 safari van, Lando (overland adventure vehicle), minibuses, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
2 CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) throughout as head guide/cook and driver, certified safari guides/drivers, certified mountain gorilla trackers, local guides.
Included activities
Your G for Good Moment: Café Ubuntu 3-Course Farm-to-Table Lunch, Maai MahiuYour G for Good Moment: AidChild Cafe & Gallery, KayabweYour First Night Out Moment: Connect With New FriendsYour Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group, NairobiYour Discover Moment: JinjaWildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National ReserveSafari in Lake Nakuru National ParkGuided mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi with permitsEntrance and chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest ReserveTea plantation visitTransfer from Jinja to Nairobi

Customer Reviews

5.0

based on 8 reviews
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Jill MVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

I really enjoyed this tour and met a lot of good people. I love the variety of activities from safari to watersports.

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Catherine JVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

This was a once in a lifetime trip! The amount of things packed into this short time was incredible. The wildlife encounters were beyond my wildest expectations. The CEOs and fellow travelers also made this trip the amazing experience it was.

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Fiona MVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Excellent. Amazing memories and I saw a beautiful part of the world that not many get to. I will recommend to all and hope to come back for another leg of the tour another time.

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Joanna BVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

Fabulous is an understatement. Kind CEOs, a great itinerary, and a new group of friends. I will forever remember the Masaai Mara, gorillas, and chimpanzees!

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ClaireVerified Traveler
5.0 | Excellent

Excellent

This was truly a great trip. The experiences were simply amazing and once in a lifetime. The Gorilla trekking is simply a must. But be warned there are many early mornings but it's worth it. As a solo traveller, it can be challenging to travel and G Adventures made it possible to visit Africa.

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